ASTM D914-00(2006) - 1.4.2006
 
Significance and Use

The results of this test are used for calculating the total solids in the sample and, by common usage, all materials volatile at this test temperature are designated as moisture.

Moisture analysis (along with sulfated ash) is used to calculate the amount of active polymer in the material and shall be considered when determining the amount of ethylcellulose in various functions.

 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the testing of ethylcellulose.

1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
Sections
Moisture to
Sulfated Ash to
Chlorides (as Sodium Chloride) to
Ethoxyl Content to
Viscosity to

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This test method covers the determination of the volatile content of ethylcellulose.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D446-24

Standard Specifications and Operating Instructions for Glass Capillary Kinematic Viscometers

E2251-14(2021)

Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids

D362-84

Specification for Industrial Grade Toluene (Withdrawn 1989)

D841-24

Standard Specification for Nitration Grade Toluene

D4794-94(2022)e1

Standard Test Method for Determination of Ethoxyl or Hydroxyethoxyl Substitution in Cellulose Ether Products by Gas Chromatography (Includes all amendments and changes 7/7/2022).